September 2012

The fishing has been excellent the last few days.  Yesterday on the incoming tide the Indian River Inlet heated up for bluefish, and shorty striped bass.  They were hitting flies, and bucktails with white or yellow plastics.  The shorties are getting larger, and increasing in numbers.  We all know what that means, the fish will be running soon.…

SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE PRESS RELEASE  ...  sent to us by John Buzby.  These are very hard working folks that deserve our appreciation for what they achieve. Lewes, DE -- The 21st annual Special Olympics Delaware Families Day at the Beach was held Sept. 15 at Cape Henlopen State Park. The event was organized by Rehoboth Beach…

Tonight and every Wednesday night, Old Bay restaurant located 18693 highway one (Old Roadhouse), is having country night.  Come out for line dancing, karaoke tonight, and free mechanical bull rides.  No, I am not riding the bull, I am full of enough.  DSF will be in the house this evening, and possibly every Wednesday.  Come out and have some…

It is 50 degrees this morning, fall is definitely here to stay.  We fished a little this weekend, and ran around a lot, seeing people.  Pompano and reds are still in the surf, as well as ling or spotted hake are showing up at the point in Cape Henlopen State park, so go figure on the 71 degree water temps.  The Baldwins were there this weekend,…

Hey gang I know everyone is looking for the best bait this weekend.  Rick's Bait & Tackle in Long Neck, DE on  Long Neck rd. has very fresh mullet, bunker, clams etc.   Jim's Bait and Tackle in Frankford on Roxanna rd. has fresh mullet.  Bill's Sport Shop on Coastal highway has fresh mullet, bunker, clams etc. ... Tell them DSF sent ya, it…

Avast ye Matey's, and ride the Pearl!  Today be national talk like a pirate day!!  So grab a tot' and set for a spell, and let me tell ya of the captain, that rides the coastal highways.  Helping our land lovers get home safe and sound, after a night of "taking the towns." ....  You have seen the pictures on our Facebook page, heard the…

The last few nights the bluefish have been lighting up the Indian River Inlet on the outgoing tide.  It has been surreal to experience according to many that have seen this for the first time.  Mike and Gary Basehore had the best weekend fishing ever.  They were just bubbling with excitement when they told me about the blitz.  I am glad they…

On Saturday the 29th of September the Center for the Inland Bays is having a fall barbecue (BBQ).  From the CIB ..... The BBQ is less than two weeks away!  There are so many great reasons to come, where should we start??  Flatland Drive playing great Bluegrass, Bethany Blues delicious BBQ for lunch, tasty Eastern Oysters from Henlopen City,…

Saturday I participated in the coastal clean up at Broadkill and Beach Plum Island.  I met a lot of very nice people that live here.  Some folks came to just help from very far away, since this is their favorite place to visit.  Rich Snyder was very pleased he had such a huge turnout for Beach Plum Island.  I was also, that many came out to…

Tomorrow is the 2012 Delaware Coastal cleanup, I know everyone is coming to fish, but would you please take some time on Saturday to help.  " Preregistration for the 2012 Delaware Coastal Cleanup ended on Sept. 4. Volunteers are still welcome to join the cleanup, but should be aware that t-shirts will be distributed on a first-come,…

Jen from the Center of the Inland Bays just picked our winners and they are  ... Congratulations! ..... Congratulations Dave Baker you are the first place winner of our Raffle for the Bays ... we will contact you shortly ... Charlie Boehm won second Place .... Rich Pilkington won Third place .... 4h through tenth place ... John Barry,…

Raffle drawing is tonight, 6 p.m. at Old Bay Restaurant on 18693  Highway 1.  We are just going to hang out,  pull tickets, award prizes, present the Center with the money we raised, and enjoy a few appetizers. You do not need to be present to win, but come out and chillax anyway. I will be there early to set up the prizes. Thanks for…

I wrote and posted this on our Facebook page this morning with this picture I found online.  I didn't post it correctly, and everyone has been sharing it for what I wrote about 9/11, Jeff sorry if your page is going crazy, my bad. .... Never forget that day. I know I never will. In all the bickering online over politics this year…

I have been running back and forth between Long Neck and Broadkill Beach.  There is a beach cleanup at Broadkill Beach on Saturday the 15th of September, I will be there to help since, we fish that area, and coincidentally, it is my new backyard for a month.  I am going to spend some time off the beaten track, and check some places out I…

Families Day at the Beach Picnic and Fishing Tournament Date:                Saturday, September 15, 2012 Location:          Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier Time:               10 a.m. – 12 p.m. LEWES, Del. — Special Olympics athletes and families will gather on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Cape…

The T section of the Cape Henlopen pier will be demolished, starting next week.  The area has already been set up with notices for boaters to avoid that area, this is for all kayakers as well.  Delaware State Parks has to "contain" any loose debris.  Construction crews estimated it will take 6-7 weeks.   So, sometime in June ... I am…

This has been a great weekend, sitting around, and promoting the raffle.  I met a lot of people, and had a great time talking with all of you.  We will draw the winner in about 5 days I have to collect and correlate everything.  That takes a little time, thank you for your patience and participating.  While I was at Rick's Bait and Tackle…

Yesterday Alan and Cindy's crew were fishing 3r's and hit a few redfish.  Top and bottom rig with green/yellow and orange/yellow floats with blood worms, fishing for spot.  There are decent sized redfish all over the place, and they are getting bigger.  Captain Savidge text earlier that redfish are at Cape henlopen for the past 2 days.  So far the…

The past week the flounder have slowed down, until yesterday when they turned back on heavy.  I am at Rick's Bait & tackle today selling raffle tickets, and I have seen many a flounder weighed.  The other day Randy Piascinski "the duke of fluke" caught a 6.2 pound doormat on live mullet.  Yes, that is his nickname, he calls himself, you can…